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General sociology
General terms relating to the study of society.
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sect
Sociology; General sociology
A relatively small religious group that has broken away from some other religious organization to renew what it views as the original vision of the faith.
scientific method
Sociology; General sociology
A systematic method of investigation used in research.
secondary analysis
Sociology; General sociology
A variety of research techniques that make use of publicly accessible information and data.
self-fulfilling prophecy
Sociology; General sociology
A concept identified by Robert Merton that suggests that behavior can result simply because it was predicted by others.
self
Sociology; General sociology
According to George Herbert Mead, the sum total of people's conscious perceptions of their own identity as distinct from others.
segregation
Sociology; General sociology
The act of physically separating two groups; often imposed on a minority group by a dominant group.
science
Sociology; General sociology
The body of knowledge obtained by methods based upon systematic observation.
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